Black Harrier vs African Fish-eagle
Circus maurus compared with Haliaeetus vocifer
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Harrier | African Fish-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Circus maurus | Haliaeetus vocifer |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.5 cm (27.8 in) | 109.6 cm (43.1 in) |
| Weight | 497.3333333333333 g (17.54 oz) | 2782.0 g (98.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Black Harrier
Least Concern
African Fish-eagle
About These Birds
Black Harrier
The Black Harrier is an endangered, medium-sized raptor endemic to southern Africa with almost entirely black plumage, bold white barring on the tail, and characteristic pale eyes. It inhabits lowland fynbos, Renosterveld, and wetland edges primarily in the Western and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa. It hunts by quartering low over open terrain, capturing small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
African Fish-eagle
The African Fish-eagle is a large raptor weighing about 2.8kg found near lakes and rivers across sub-Saharan Africa. Its loud, far-carrying call and fish-snatching hunting technique are iconic.